Three brothers from Leeds are on trial for grooming and sexually exploiting underage girls. One victim alleges regular assault at a mosque in Leeds, where one of the brothers taught the Qur'an. Another witness saw numerous young girls at a takeaway where one of the brothers worked.

The summer of 2023 has brought smoke to the northern US and thunderstorms to the Plains and Midwest. This severe weather pattern will persist, bringing the risk of flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones voices public support for gun control to combat violence but privately acknowledges its ineffectiveness. She emphasizes the importance of investing in communities rather than solely focusing on banning certain weapons.

The controversy surrounding the end of affirmative action in college admissions continues. Some argue that its absence will lead to more preventable deaths, while others believe that selecting doctors based on merit, not race, will result in healthier citizens. Affirmative action is seen as a solution to systemic racism in healthcare, with concerns arising about the blurring line between doctors and social workers.

The Digest, 7/16/2023 @400AM, CDT

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